1 Timothy 4:10 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. ”

1 Timothy 4:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach - In making this truth known, that all might be saved, or that salvation was offered to all. The “labor” was chiefly experienced in carrying this...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Treatment Needed. Timothy must meet the errors by ( a) personal example ( 1 Timothy 4:6-10 ) and ( b ) diligent teaching ( 1 Timothy 4:11-16 ). In combating error he must continually draw his...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

therefore . for (Greek. eis) this. suffer reproach . are reviled. The texts read "strive", as in 1 Corinthians 9:25 . trust . have hoped. in . App-104. living God . See Acts 14:15 . Sa...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

10 For in this we both labor and suffer reproaches This is an anticipation by which he solves that question, “Are not believers the most miserable of all men, because they are oppressed by t...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. For therefore we both labor - This verse was nece...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Who is the Saviour of all men, &c.— As he is the Preserver of all men (see Job 7:20 .), and as he offers salvation to all men: but he is especially the Saviour of the faithful, as he extends...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. Therefore, х eis ( G1519 ) touto...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Various Directions and Exhortations 1-10. A return to, and emphatic reiteration of, the first charge to Timothy ( 1 Timothy 1:3-20 ) against heterodoxy and in favour of true godliness. This form o...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach. — And for this end — to obtain this glorious promise, this highest blessedness here, that endless life with God hereafter, to win this glorious...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Take Heed to Thyself” 1 Timothy 4:9-16 In all Christian service we must set our hope on the living God. Nothing counts apart from God. Prayer implies that all our gifts and efforts cover only...
1 Timothy 4:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Having thus dealt with the Church, the apostle showed Timothy how he was to fulfil his responsibility. He had a duty toward the truth, and therefore toward the Church. In order to correct errors whic...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(10) For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. (11) These things command and teach. (12) Le...
1 Timothy 4:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For therefore we both labour ,.... Not in the word and doctrine, though they did; nor in the exercise of internal godliness, though there is a work in faith, and a labour in love; nor with their own...
1 Timothy 4:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Saviour of all men, specially of those that believe. Ver. 10. For therefore ] Because godliness ha...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

This Concerning the advantage of godliness; is a faithful saying A saying as important as it is true; and worthy of all acceptation That is, of entire credit, and of the most earnest and conti...
1 Timothy 4:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The solemn warning here is in startling contrast to the preciousness of what we have considered as to God manifest in flesh. How cold is the heart of man that he will turn deliberately from a faith s...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Exhortation to Godliness; Exhortation to Ministerial Duties. A. D. 64. 6 If thou put the bre...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

If we did not believe this as a faithful saying, that godliness is profitable for all things, and trust in God, who liveth for ever, to see to the fulfilling of it, to what purpose should w...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Now Gives A More Detailed Account of What Timothy's Ministry Will Involve ( 1 Timothy 4:1 to 1 Timothy 6:10 ). It is interesting how much the second half of this letter is patterned on the...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES 1 Timothy 4:8 . For bodily exercise profiteth little. —The meaning which seems simplest may here be the correct one, as many able scholars think—bodily exercise, d...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 I. Whether we take the words, "the living God," in our text to apply to Christ Himself, or to the Father acting by Christ, it is equally asserted that Christ is the Saviour of all m...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 4:1 . Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, “learnedly, openly, perspicuously, and not in shadows, as was the manner of the ancient prophets.” THEOPHYLACT. See the note on 2 Thessalonians...
1 Timothy 4:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things. Counsels to God’s servants The wise counsels given here to Timothy have their value in every age, and in every land, for those who are c...
1 Timothy 4:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION 1 Timothy 4:1 But for now , A.V.; saith for speaketh , A.V.; later for the latter , A.V.; fall away for depart , A.V. The Spirit saith expressly (ῥητῶς);...
1 Timothy 4:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Personal Conduct of Timothy. Timothy as a good teacher:
1 Timothy 4:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 4:9-13 ; 1 John 2:2 ; 1 John 4:14 ; 1 John 5:10-13 ; 1 Peter 1:21 ; 1 Peter 4:14 ; 1 Peter 4:15 ; 1 Timothy 2:4 ; 1 Timothy 2:6 ; 1 Timothy 3:15 ; 1 Timothy 6:17 ; 2 Corinth...
1 Timothy 4:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Therefore — Animated by this promise. We both labour and suffer reproach — We regard neither pleasure, ease, nor honour. Because we trust — For this very thing the world will hate us. In the living...

1 Timothy 4:10 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

1 Timothy 4:10 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 4:10 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

1 Timothy 4:10 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - Sermon Bible Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

1 Timothy 4:10 - The Biblical Illustrator

1 Timothy 4:10 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

1 Timothy 4:10 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

1 Timothy 4:10 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Timothy 4:10 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes